Technology

NCC: Forum on cost-based pricing for retail broadband, data services holds today

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2018 0

In line with its agenda to promote accessibility and affordability for broadband penetration , the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will today, January 16, 2018 host stakeholders in the telecommunications’ industry and the general public to a consultative forum on determination of cost-

Brands and Marketing

Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility , social marketing

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2018 0

The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social marketing has become a subject of debate among stakeholders. While it is believed in some quarters that CSR is a corporation’s initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the company’s effects on environmental and social wellbeing, social marketing aim mostly to transform habits and attitudes

News Nigeria

FCT to hold stakeholders conference on Abuja master plan

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2018 0

In view of the urgent need for the review of the already distorted Abuja master plan, the Administration has braced to address critical issues arising from the implementation and abuse of the FCT master plan. Consequently, a stakeholder conference on the theme: “Repositioning Abuja for the Development of a Sustainable City,” is planned to hold […]

News Nigeria

Pen Cinema Flyover: Lagos allays fears over compensation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2018 0

The Lagos State Government on Monday allayed the fears of property owners affected by removal of structures for the construction of the Pen Cinema Flyover, assuring that all would be compensated in due course. In a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Abiola Anifowoshe, the government specifically debunked media reports suggesting […]

News Nigeria

Ogun hosts Tech Summit ‘18

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2018 0

More than 1000 individuals, organisations and future disruptors are expected to gather in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for The TechSummitOgun 2018. With the theme “Disruptive Innovation; Where Are We?” the summit will hold at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Thursday, January 18, 2018. Hosted by Vervetree Global, an emerging incubator, the summit will convey leading […]

Politics

Ugwuanyi gets thumbs up for 2018 Budget Proposal

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2018 0

The Enugu State governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has been commended for presenting a “realistic budget proposal” to the State House of Assembly for approval for the 2018 financial year. Giving the commendation, Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma expressed optimism that Ugwuanyi will implement to the

News Top Stories

Judicial stakeholders seek consolidated revenue fund

Ihesiulo Grace 29 December 2017 0

…Catholic faithful flay kidnappers’ interest-in fathers, sisters Stakeholders in the administration of justice Thursday sought for financial independence for the judiciary, stating that the amount of credit standing to the arm should be paid directly to the Heads of court from the Consolidated Revenue Fund in line with Section 121 (3) of the Constitution of […]

Politics

Stakeholders in Mosan-Okunola endorse Ambode for second term

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

As the 2019 political race gathers momentum, political Stakeholders within the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Lagos State, have thrown their weights behind the second term bid of incumbent Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Abode. In a meeting of stakeholders held at Lagule Primary School, Waterside Mosan, which

News Politics

Black Soot: ABE calls for stakeholders summit

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

The Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Magnus Ngei Abe, has called for a summit of stakeholders to find lasting solution to the issue of the pollution of the environment by black soot in Rivers State. Senator Abe made the call while speaking at a special thanksgiving service and reception held […]

Politics

Jonathan’s kinsmen pass vote of confidence on Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2017 0

Political stakeholders and key leaders from Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have passed a vote of confidence of the governor, Hon Seriake Dickson, describing him as an uncommon leader who has done so much for them. Rising from a meeting in Yenagoa, the state capital, that lasted several hours, the political leaders affirmed […]

Business Nigeria

Minister lauds Sterling Bank’s intervention in transport development

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

Minister of Transport Rt Hon. Rotimi Amaechi at the weekend, joined other stakeholders in the transport sector to commend the critical role being played by Sterling Bank Plc in the repositioning of the sector. The minister, who spoke to reporters at the end of the2017 National Conference organised by the Ministry of Transport, commended Sterling […]

Health News

Stakeholders decry poor budgetary provision for health sector

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

Stakeholders in the Nigeria Health sector have described the 2018 budget proposal already presented to a joint sitting of the National Assembly as poor and called for an increase to at least 7.5%. The stakeholders lamented that no provision have been made for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, (BHCPF) in the 2018 budget proposal […]

Features

Aregbesola’s alleged Lagos Senatorial ambition angers stakeholders

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

The yet to be confirmed 2019 senatorial ambition of the incumbent governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola has begun to generate rude and very hash comments from members of the public who view the aspiration of the governor whose eight year reign as the chief executive of Osun State will come to an end in […]

Anambra Times Nigeria

Obiano’s victory will reshape future of Anambra – Aniuno

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2017 0

One of the stakeholders in Anambra State has described Governor Willie Obiano’s victory as veritable opportunity that will reshape the future of the state in the next four years. The stakeholder, Chief Olisa Aniuno, said the youth of the state would continue enjoying various empowerment programmes Obiano government had mapped out. Aniuno stressed that no […]

Features

Cost of mental health to employers: Stakeholders figure a way out

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2017 0

The saying that a healthy mind is a wealthy mind was brought to the fore at the 6th edition of the annual Health Week of the University of Lagos which took place recently. A senior lecturer and consultant psychiatrist, College of Medicine, University of Lagos and guest speaker at the event, Dr Adebayo Erinfolami informed […]

Health

World AIDS Day: Stakeholders seek accessible healthcare services for HIV patients

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world tomorrow December 1, 2017, to mark this year’s World Aids Day, stakeholders have enjoined government at all levels to expand access to treatment and other healthcare services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Titled “Right to Health – Making it Happen”, this year’s theme demands that […]

Analysis Features

Amend marriage act, save women, girl child from domestic violence-N/Assembly urged

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2017 0

With the increase of domestic violence against women and the girl child, stakeholders are calling on the lawmakers to amend the Marriage Act. writes Peter Fowoyo Section 18 of the Marriage Act 1955 under the heading: “Consent to marriage of minors” provides that: ‘If either party to an intended marriage, not being a widower or […]

Capital Market

Stakeholders anxious over Skye Bank’s financial statements

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

Cross- section of shareholders of Skye Bank Plc may have been reappraising their investments in the deposit money bank, going by the sustained tag of below listing standard on the bank by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The Exchange identified the companies listed on Schedule 2 as companies that fell short of the minimum listing […]

News

NAFDAC holds stakeholders meeting on ease of doing business

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has described Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as well as Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (SMEDAN) as vital to the economic development of Nigeria. Acting Director-General, NAFDAC, Mr. Ademola Mogbojuri, who said this at a NAFDAC stakeholders’ consultative forum in Enugu tagged,

Education

Stakeholders seeks urgent attention to challenges in Education sector

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

Stakeholders in the education sector have called for urgent attention to challenges facing the education sector in order to achieve national development. This was the focus at the 2017 Convergence Summit organised by Educorp World and Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Academy in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja. The stakeholders […]